Windows 10: Can't get clean install to update

Discus and support Can't get clean install to update in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I had to do a clean install on a laptop. I have the original disk which is Windows 10 Pro 1809. Installs perfectly but cannot connect to updates. I get... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Caleb C Morris IV, Aug 11, 2020.

  1. CALEB C MORRIS IV
    Caleb C Morris IV Win User

    Can't get clean install to update


    I had to do a clean install on a laptop. I have the original disk which is Windows 10 Pro 1809. Installs perfectly but cannot connect to updates. I get "Error encountered. We'll continue to check daily for newer updates."


    Also, edge will not show anything on a web page. It connects but nothing. I go to install the latest version of firefox or edge and they will not install.


    Has anyone encountered this ridiculousness before?

    :)
     
    Caleb C Morris IV, Aug 11, 2020
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  2. JIMMY 2004
    Jimmy 2004 Win User

    Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, Aug 11, 2020
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  3. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User
    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Aug 11, 2020
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  4. NIKO084
    niko084 Win User

    Can't get clean install to update

    Insurgency wont install and run for me....

    I have played and have fully updated CS and Half life 2....
    I am using the newest client and installed the SDK.

    I am completely blown away, if i click the desktop icon it starts the sdk and then closes, and it doesn't show up in my game list...

    First mod attempt install here, followed the directions step by step on the mods website...

    Any ideas?
     
    niko084, Aug 11, 2020
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